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Carbon monoxide alarm prompts evacuation in Altavista, Altavista VA

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Melinda Dr, Altavista, VA 24517

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a carbon monoxide alarm near Melinda Drive in Altavista. Residents evacuated the home while firefighters checked for possible gas or propane issues. No injuries were reported.

Audio|Heard on: Campbell County Fire and EMS
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02:5
Transcript:
00:00
Company 10, Medic 1 respond near Melinda Drive for carbon monoxide alarm going off.
00:06
The residents are evacuating the house.
00:08
Mark up Ops 2, Campbell clear 1640.
00:11
Correction 640.
00:17
81 rep.
00:20
Thanks out.
00:26
Campbell, ten twenty-eight in that station.
00:44
Company 10, respond near Melinda Drive for a carbon monoxide alarm going off.
00:49
Caller advised they do have propane in the residence.
00:52
They are evacuating the residents at this time.
00:55
Markup Ops 2, Campbell clear 640.
01:02
Campbell 1005 is en route.
01:15
Company Ten respond, near Melinda Drive for carbon monoxide alarm going off.
01:20
Caller advised they do have propane inside the residence.
01:23
All occupants are out.
01:25
Mark up Ops Two again.
01:26
Ops Two Campbell clear 600 and forty-five.
01:34
Campbell's chief down there.
01:35
I copy, Chief.
01:38
Can I've had yourself and two other members mark up? Is the call going to be covered at this time?
01:45
It should be covered.
01:46
Yeah, I'll let you know.
01:54
Can't lay one.
01:58
Navigate one.
02:01
On scene, we are investigating.
02:04
Okay.

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Melinda Dr, Altavista, VA 24517

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